Narrowboat Ever After
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Is this a return to the water?
I’ve taken my boat off brokerage and it’s going to be used by Harry & Albie for a few months to see how they get on with her. It’s been enjoyable bringing her back to Flore. I’m staying on her tonight then heading further down the GU canal tomorrow.
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Відео

19 March 2024
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This is a very short video of the day Ever After was collected and taken to Whilton Marina to be sold. CW Boat Movers Connor took her up. It took just under 12 hours with stops.
All good things come to an end....well for now.
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Well, this is the last video for now, at least from Ever After. After breaking my right ankle at the end of August 2023 I found it would be impossible to stay on Ever After hobbling about with a giant plastic boot and in a great deal of pain if I bashed it. I moved in with Michelle, it was inevitable anyway as we are getting married this August. I didn't want Ever After to sit in a marina not b...
Foy Vance & The Ulster Orchestra Waterfront Hall Belfast 24/08/2023
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Whilst I am still away from Ever After recovering from a broken ankle I wanted to share a few clips from my visit to Belfast to see Foy Vance, he's someone I have followed for many years, but this was the first time I got to see him play live. He was amazing. Belfast too was an incredible place to visit, Guinness and Oysters in the Crown Bar were also a must. I hope to be back to the boat soon,...
Foy Vance live at Watertfront Hall Belfast.
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Foy Vance live at Watertfront Hall Belfast.
A load of Cock & Bull
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In this video, I've been on the narrowboat for 1 year, I cook but don't film a lovely dish of goat cheese stuffed chicken breast. I take a short walk to the Iron Trunk Aqueduct but then decide to go a bit further to Stony Stratford where the famous Cock and Bull story originates My videos from Narrowboat Ever After are made as means for me to look back on my journey, and see where I did things ...
Will I catch the rat? Cosgrove Canal Festival & meeting the Buckingham Canal Society
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In this video I went to the Cosgrove Canal Festival and craft fair on a wet Saturday morning, it poured down, and I had a lovely chat with Terry Cavender who told me all about the Buckingham Canal Society and how we can help by volunteering. The rat saga continues, but did I catch it? I also discover a potential leak on the boat Do I catch the rat?? . Blink cameras can be purchased here, they'r...
A Rat invades my Narrowboat..
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In this video, I go for a lovely walk, and after a few days away I come back to find I have had an unwanted visitor! My videos from Narrowboat Ever After are made as means for me to look back on my journey, and see where I did things right and also messed things up. I will also be throwing in some of my favorite dishes to cook. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video, if you e...
Exploring my surroundings, Canals, tunnels & Pubs
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Exploring my surroundings, Canals, tunnels & Pubs
Grand Union canal walk, Thrupp to Cosgrove and some exciting news.
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Grand Union canal walk, Thrupp to Cosgrove and some exciting news.
Narrowboat journey to Thrupp Wharf part two
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Narrowboat journey to Thrupp Wharf part two
Narrowboat Ever After journey from Stoke Bruerne to Thrupp Part 1
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Narrowboat Ever After journey from Stoke Bruerne to Thrupp Part 1
Narrowboat journey to Stoke Bruerne, through Blisworth Tunnel
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Narrowboat journey to Stoke Bruerne, through Blisworth Tunnel
Narrowboat Cruise further along the Grand Union Canal.
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Narrowboat Cruise further along the Grand Union Canal.
Narrowboat Cruise along the Nene & up the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal
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Narrowboat Cruise along the Nene & up the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal
Pimped up Korma
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Pimped up Korma
Countdown to my Narrowboat Cruising
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Countdown to my Narrowboat Cruising
My Narrowboat mooring search continues, have I found the one?
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My Narrowboat mooring search continues, have I found the one?
My Narrowboat mooring search continues, and I have a beautiful visitor
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My Narrowboat mooring search continues, and I have a beautiful visitor
A Narrowboat Winter Warmer (Ras El Hanout)
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A Narrowboat Winter Warmer (Ras El Hanout)
Fixing my Narrowboat tunnel light & 12 volt lighting.
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Fixing my Narrowboat tunnel light & 12 volt lighting.
Nobby The Sweep cleans my Narrowboat Stove and Flue.
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Nobby The Sweep cleans my Narrowboat Stove and Flue.
Narrowboat Stoves, cooking and cleaning the flue, a fire risk averted.
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Narrowboat Stoves, cooking and cleaning the flue, a fire risk averted.
Looking for a new base for my Narrowboat...where will I end up?
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Looking for a new base for my Narrowboat...where will I end up?
Let's talk about the Camera I use on Narrowboat Ever After.
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Let's talk about the Camera I use on Narrowboat Ever After.
A chair is rescued for my Narrowboat, but Meg gets lost!
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A chair is rescued for my Narrowboat, but Meg gets lost!
A Visit to Earls Barton & Millie the female Kingfisher visits my narrowboat.
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A Visit to Earls Barton & Millie the female Kingfisher visits my narrowboat.
Narrowboat cooking. Mushroom Risotto. I also think I’m sinking!
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Narrowboat cooking. Mushroom Risotto. I also think I’m sinking!
Bye Bye Bows, they had to go!
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Bye Bye Bows, they had to go!
Buying a Titan Narrowboat Canopy, was it worth it?
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Buying a Titan Narrowboat Canopy, was it worth it?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @lindajoy7208
    @lindajoy7208 Місяць тому

    Oh no I'm so sorry to hear that. I miss you and Meg on here. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Місяць тому

      Thank you Linda. That was last year; all mended now thankfully :) my stepson and partner are now in Ever After for a while. Thanks for your comments

    • @lindajoy7208
      @lindajoy7208 Місяць тому

      @@narrowboateverafter It popped up so I thought you must have done it again. I'm so glad you haven't.😅 Yes I remember you saying that. Have a great weekend.

  • @lindajoy7208
    @lindajoy7208 Місяць тому

    Hi Lovely to see you back cruising on the canal. I hope Harry and Albie have fun in her Best wishes 😄

  • @regjones8417
    @regjones8417 2 місяці тому

    Have a good trip!

  • @trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501
    @trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501 2 місяці тому

    Aw lovely seeing you cruising even if just for now. Love your boat. But a year too early for me but kept looking at details on Wilton. Personally think u priced her spot on. Was just a number of 50 footers for sale at same time it seems. Every best wish. 🎉

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter 2 місяці тому

      Thank you Trevor, she is a great boat. Still yet to decide what I’ll do with her once Harry and Albie have finished with her.

  • @linedwell
    @linedwell 3 місяці тому

    At around 20:13 as you come of the Nene and onto the canal, isn't there a lock there near those flats? Or am I going bonkers? 🤔

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter 3 місяці тому

      Yeah, there’s a lock pretty much as you turn onto the canal, took my by surprise a little. Thanks for viewing.

    • @linedwell
      @linedwell 3 місяці тому

      @@narrowboateverafter thought so. There's a short stretch just after it that's overlooked by a lot of flats. Felt like I was being watched.. 😬🫣 lol

  • @julesmlowe
    @julesmlowe 4 місяці тому

    Two years on, are you still pleased with your flooring? How has it held up? Have your dog's claws scratched it and if so, has this wrecked it, or does it still look good?

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter 4 місяці тому

      I’m very pleased with it. Hasn’t warped or moved at all. Hasn’t scratched either.

    • @julesmlowe
      @julesmlowe 4 місяці тому

      @@narrowboateverafter Oh that's a glowing recommendation! Thanks so much for picking this up and replying.

  • @VictorVictor-hq7ui
    @VictorVictor-hq7ui 6 місяців тому

    Don't run ethernet cable parallel with electrical cables as it interferes with the signal. 👍

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter 6 місяців тому

      Thank you. I didn’t notice any issues but I guess I could be lucky 🍀

  • @trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501
    @trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501 8 місяців тому

    Oh my. There’s a few vloggers selling boats atm. So sad but every best wish for your new adventures.

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter 8 місяців тому

      Thanks Trev. Moving on in life. Sad but not unhappy about selling. Thanks for your support.

  • @lindajoy7208
    @lindajoy7208 8 місяців тому

    So upsetting. I feel really sad. That must of hurt. I do hope your healing well.

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter 8 місяців тому

      Don’t be sad. She helped me a lot, I had an amazing year or so living on her and it’s a chapter of my like I’ll look back on fondly :)

    • @lindajoy7208
      @lindajoy7208 8 місяців тому

      @@narrowboateverafter AWW I'm a firm believe that everything happens for a reason. We learn so much from every experience.

  • @rebeccaholcombe7905
    @rebeccaholcombe7905 8 місяців тому

    Ow so sad to hear that you're selling her! Wishing yourself and Meg the best! Miss seeing you both x

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter 8 місяців тому

      Ah thanks Rebecca we miss seeing you too. We will still come to Grendon so see you soon

  • @shauncorless8965
    @shauncorless8965 8 місяців тому

    Two great pleasure ,s in life buying your 1st boat ⛵ the 2nd when you eventually sell it 😅

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter 8 місяців тому

      Ha ha Ever After was my 2nd boat. I had a cruiser caller Summer Dream before. Vids at the start of my videos.

  • @lindajoy7208
    @lindajoy7208 8 місяців тому

    AWW I wondered where you'd gone. This is a very sad day and I really feel for you. Such a shame. I bet dear Meg misses the life too. I love your Channel so please do something now and then if you can. All the very best to you and Michelle. Hopefully one day you can carry on your journey. 😉

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter 8 місяців тому

      I hope so too Linda and thanks for your support. Meg is well and so is Michelle :) I’m sure I’ll do something again soon

  • @virginiakirkupscrolltoto7794
    @virginiakirkupscrolltoto7794 8 місяців тому

    Well, you are looking happy and wish you the best in your next chapter of life. Enjoyed your cooking blogs and bird pictures

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter 8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much. Yeah I am happy about it and hope she goes to a good owner. As mentioned I may do some cooking vids again I enjoyed making them

  • @mwreid
    @mwreid 9 місяців тому

    I was there that night. A PHENOMENAL GIG!

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter 9 місяців тому

      It was, I wish I’d have booked the second night too. Loved Belfast

  • @spiritstate8493
    @spiritstate8493 9 місяців тому

    mindblowing brilliant, mister Vance. respect, that´s how to do it. wow. i am impressed. deeply.

  • @chrischristofis8501
    @chrischristofis8501 9 місяців тому

    What cafe was that, pukka breakfast 😋

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter 9 місяців тому

      It was the Boathouse at the marina I was at, lovely breakfast. It’s white mills marina

  • @MrOzzy281
    @MrOzzy281 11 місяців тому

    Decent but I get hard wood logs that do the same you just need a single big piece and it burns slowly, same principle of these.

  • @dariusftw3378
    @dariusftw3378 Рік тому

    You said it was 15c in the morning, what temperature would it usually be the morning after a regular fire?

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter 11 місяців тому

      It could be anything down to about 4-5 degrees in winter.

  • @Nefcoire
    @Nefcoire Рік тому

    Ah, this orchestral version of Guiding Light is amazing! ❤Thanks for the upload 🙂

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      It was amazing to hear live. The new release of guiding light is out too.

  • @traceyclark6650
    @traceyclark6650 Рік тому

    Very nice good luck in your boat

  • @danforbes2321
    @danforbes2321 Рік тому

    What a night that was!

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      Wasn’t it just :) loved it. And loved Belfast too. Met some great people after the show

  • @alex_ob1
    @alex_ob1 Рік тому

    15:50 Showing the briquettes. 20:24 The next morning.

    • @alansennett4327
      @alansennett4327 Рік тому

      Thankyou

    • @markobohorc7315
      @markobohorc7315 Рік тому

      Thank you ever so much! The title is about the briquettes but he is going on and on and on about everything but .. I was skipping it in small bits because I didn't want to miss it ... At minute 11 I had enough and went to check the comments to see if he even talks about those. Your time stamps were a big help.

  • @ballykill96
    @ballykill96 Рік тому

    The man is class act, love you Foy.

  • @WhitneyHouston4eva1
    @WhitneyHouston4eva1 Рік тому

    Never heard of this guy before tonight. He is good. Hope your ankle gets better soon. Been missing you and Meg on Ever After.

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      I hope so too!, I’m missing being on the boat at the moment. Trying to keep busy as I can :)

    • @janetdecuir9887
      @janetdecuir9887 Рік тому

      Me tooooo9 guiding light has me OBSESSED

  • @caz-nbgalatea1528
    @caz-nbgalatea1528 Рік тому

    Ooops that’s not good. Hope you get better soon!

  • @virginiakirkupscrolltoto7794

    Sorry to hear you have broken your ankle. Hope it heals quickly

  • @WhitneyHouston4eva1
    @WhitneyHouston4eva1 Рік тому

    Lovely walk with you and Meg. That year has gone fast since you moved onto the boat. That was a nice little village where you stopped for your coffee.

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      Yeah I used to work there back in the 90s small town really. Some lovely places to eat too.

  • @virginiakirkupscrolltoto7794

    Don't forget rats like to chew on electric cables. Got into tractor engine and chewed wires .....very expensive repair

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      Yeah luckily not much damage done. I think having Meg around also scared it off.

  • @virginiakirkupscrolltoto7794

    Keep food in tin or Tupperware type containers

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      Yeah it’s usually out the way. I just forgot and left a bag in the stern and the boat was empty for a few days. Luckily I think he’s realised there’s no more free dinners lol

  • @virginiakirkupscrolltoto7794

    Peanut butter is liked by mice and rats

  • @susansisk455
    @susansisk455 Рік тому

    Did you see Cruising Crafts?

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      Umm maybe lol the rain didn’t help as we didn’t hang around long at many boats. I think the name rings a bell

  • @michellefisher833
    @michellefisher833 Рік тому

    Look forward to travelling along the Buckingham arm when it’s open 🤗 Loving the bloopers 😂

  • @narrowboateverafter
    @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

    Trap set

  • @WhitneyHouston4eva1
    @WhitneyHouston4eva1 Рік тому

    That was not nice weather for the canal festival. Looks like the rat has realised he couldn't get any more dog food after you moved it. You never know he may come back.

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      Hello, yeah the Sunday was better weather for them I’m glad to say. I’ll leave the rat trap out a couple more nights and see :) thanks again for your continued support.

  • @trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501

    Omg that must be horrid as they get in minuscule gaps. At home I use the plug in vibration plugs and they have worked wonders for me. Good luck.

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      Ah thanks I’ll look into the plugs, so far it’s just outside. If you see my short video I found it had also been visiting my roof box.

    • @trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501
      @trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501 Рік тому

      @@narrowboateverafter oh no. Not seen that. At least it’s outside. But the nibble at everything. Wire wool is good to stuff into any holes as they can’t nibble thru that.

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      @@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501 thank you.

  • @ruaidhrikathygill8833
    @ruaidhrikathygill8833 Рік тому

    Nice video, love the stills. Have other people in the Marina had the same problem with rats? 😊 Kathy

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      A lady I spoke with said they had one last year, it’s my own fault leaving the food in the stern ! Thanks for watching 🐀

    • @ruaidhrikathygill8833
      @ruaidhrikathygill8833 Рік тому

      @@narrowboateverafter your welcome. Hopefully 🐀 has found another source of food. 😊

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      @@ruaidhrikathygill8833 yeah I hope so. The camera didn’t pick up any movement last night.

  • @WhitneyHouston4eva1
    @WhitneyHouston4eva1 Рік тому

    Nice walk with Meg. She certainly loves catching sticks. Not good with your unwelcome visitor. Hope he's gone now.

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      Yeah she likes to carry them bless her. I’ll keep the camera up for a few nights and see how it goes. Thanks for the comment :)

  • @Naturebuff
    @Naturebuff Рік тому

    Such a beautiful place to walk. Scary having the Ratty visitor.

  • @poet79eyes
    @poet79eyes Рік тому

    I like this model better than I do the current one I own. Why the decision to weld the handles to the grill is beyond me. I like the fact that yours can be removed and you can add any costume made handle you like. Their newer model, which I own, they added side handles and welded them on as well as the one on the lid.

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      Oh wow yours does sound less convenient. I love this. I’ve split the grill in two now so I can store bbq stuff in there.

  • @MsVanorak
    @MsVanorak Рік тому

    is like when you're struggling to pay your bills. if you pay a bit towards one, the others all start screeching with their beaks open!

  • @TheHannahbrady
    @TheHannahbrady Рік тому

    I'm in the fens but never been to Ramsey, it usually takes about 2 hours to get up the flight from the top of the nene to the grand Union, its a lovely flight they actually discovered a body in the field alongside the flight in about 2012 or so

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      Yeah it was a lovely trip up there and I was glad to have the help. I also enjoyed my trip across the middle level, a little scary being my first time driving a narrowboat but I loved the challenge. Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy other videos :)

  • @WhitneyHouston4eva1
    @WhitneyHouston4eva1 Рік тому

    Ĺovely walks near the marina where you're staying. That bridge is lovely. Did you enjoy the sports day. It's been many years since I've been to one.

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      Thank you. Yes it was good fun watching Freya run :) she did very well

  • @ianwebb2235
    @ianwebb2235 Рік тому

    So relaxing,,,,,Thank you for the vlog

  • @regjones8417
    @regjones8417 Рік тому

    Nice relaxing Blog, love to see where you are in our beautiful countryside, I went to the school sports day last week for two of mine, they are both going up to secondary school after summer, all of mine went through the same school in Buckingham, so it’s the end of an era for us! Looking forward to the next blog!👍👏😁

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      Cheers Reg, yeah I’ve done a couple of sports days lol I didn’t enter the parents race though lol 😂

  • @narrowboateverafter
    @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

    Not sure what happened with the sound. Sorry. Quite easy to follow though.

  • @virginiakirkupscrolltoto7794

    Well done, congratulations. Hope you will both be very happy

  • @ruaidhrikathygill8833
    @ruaidhrikathygill8833 Рік тому

    Lovely visual as usual. Congratulations!!! 😊🤗 Kathy

  • @ianwebb2235
    @ianwebb2235 Рік тому

    Congratulations!

  • @lindajoy7208
    @lindajoy7208 Рік тому

    Another beautiful video. Such a shame about the swans but I guess that's nature. You certainly got some sound affects. ⛈ 😂 CONGRATULATIONS to you both. So happy for you. 🍾🥂🎈🎉🎊

  • @Artinthecorridor
    @Artinthecorridor Рік тому

    Lovely to see Ants work all framed up lovely. Thank you for sharing x

    • @narrowboateverafter
      @narrowboateverafter Рік тому

      You’re more than welcome. I love them and well worth framing properly